Vernaccia di San Gimignano "LE CORTI DEI PODESTA" DOCG CECCHI
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | CECCHI |
| Denomination | Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 90% Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 10% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/3537 |
| Winery headquarter | Cecchi - Castellina in Chianti (SI) - Loc. Casina dei Ponti, 56 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Grilled Fish, Sea bass, Pasta with seafood, Pasta with tuna, Mussels, Mixed fried fish, Fresh cheese, Stuffed squids |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Vernaccia |
The Cecchi winery produces this sensational Vernaccia di San Giminiano which boasts the DOCG. The grape variety used for its vinification is 90% Vernaccia di San Gimignano, to which other complementary and native varieties are added wisely and according to tradition, never exceeding 10% of the blend. The origin falls in the municipality of San Gimignano which also gives it the DOCG. The vinification takes place in white, with cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation takes place for 15 days. Finally, the refinement of the wine which lasts for 3 months in the bottle.
Characteristics of this Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Upon organoleptic examination, this sensational wine of the Tuscan tradition has a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The scent is fine, penetrating and intense, rich in floral scents. The taste is expressed with the typical note of bitter almond and balanced with the right acidity, persistent.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this white wine
Excellent with risotto, fish dishes and cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 12°C in a high and wide glass.
